The meaning of “שִׁית”
Understanding shîyth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apply, appoint, array, bring, consider, lay (up), let alone, [idiom] look, make, mark, put (on), [phrase] regard, set, s...
שִׁית
apply, appoint, array, bring, consider, lay (up), let alone, [idiom] look, make, mark, put (on), [phrase] regard, set, shew, be stayed, [idiom] take. - to place (in a very wide application) 1) to put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, lay (hand upon) 1a2) to set, station, appoint, fix, set mind to 1a3) to constitute, make (one something), make like, perform 1a4) to take one's stand 1a5) to lay waste 1b) (Hophal) to be imposed, be set upon
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 41:33 | “Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.” Word: שִׁית (shîyth) | |
| Numbers 24:1 | “And when Balaam saw that it pleased the Lord to bless Israel, he went not, as at other times, to seek for enchantments, but he set his face toward the wilderness.” Word: שִׁית (shîyth) | |
| 1 Samuel 4:20 | “And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard it.” Word: שִׁית (shîyth) | |
| 1 Kings 11:34 | “Howbeit I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand: but I will make him prince all the days of his life for David my servant’s sake, whom I chose, because he kept my commandments and my statutes:” Word: שִׁית (shîyth) | |
| Psalms 73:28 | “But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works. ” Word: שִׁית (shîyth) |
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